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Nov. 3, 1931. P.- THREADGILL BUILDING Filed May 16 "Patented Nov; 3, 1931 oFFIC r ms THREADGILLQOF BURNSVILLE, nonrn cnnonrivn, YASSIIGNOZR- 'ro CELO r301?- ERrrEs, Imaor MIAMI, FLORIDA, A oonron'nrroiv or FLORIDA BUILDING v Application filed Ma 16,

The present invention relates to improvements in building construction,land may be embodied in walls, floors, and ceilings of dwelling houses or commercial structures.

v An object of the invention is to provide a light construction of great strength possessing water-resisting qualities, and which will be fireproof.

' "Another object of the invention isto proi o vide a construction which may be ready-cut and prepared at the source of manufacture, and upon being shipped to the sceneof building operations, readily and correctly'assembled 'by unskilled labor.

nessQb'ut agreat strength, and when assembled, provides a very-:nice interior and exterior finish WlliCl'LWill' be satisfactory in aprated as desired. a

V ification.

' of suitable dimension which may be;formed of soapstone, serpentine,=marble, or-molded of concrete or other compound plastic, and incidentally wall board may be, utilized, there beingmany varieties 'of-this latter material on the market. I

: In the drawingsqI have ,illustratedtheinvention applied to a vertically extending V wall, butits application to parts of a building I V disposed horizontally or .angularly,-will be readily understood. V The Wall shown in Figure 1 is formed of two spaced parallel elements 10 and 1 1.

1 These elements are comprised of slabs 12 arranged in courses, asis well-known in brick masonry.=

er-Each of the slabs 12 .upon one of 1onfThe constructionpossessesnot only light p'earance,'or which may be. treated or deco- 1929. serial No. 363,598.

gitudinal edges is provided with a plurality of pins or projectionslS, as shown in Figure '2. I On the opposite edge, each slab is provided with a plurality of recesses or sockets 14; In Figure 1 I have shown each slab provided with a pair, of pins adjacent its ends and two pairs'of pins intermediate the slab. Itwill be understood that a similar arrangement of recesses will be provided on the lower edge of each slab. The number of pins employed may be departed from, and the pins may either be fixed to a slab or loosely positioned therein. It will be understood, however, that. these pins serve to align the slabs and also to'hold them'fixed while the structure isbeing formed. The slabs, of course, are preferably plastered or cemented, as is well-known in bricklaying.

In the space between the elements, there are positioned pairs of slabs 15. These pairs of slabs are preferably disposed adjacentthe meeting ends of the bricks of the several courses. For example, in Figure '1 the first pair of slabs is shown adjacent the joint 16, '17, while the, second pair of slabs is disposed upon opposite sides of a similar jointure in I the element 11. This means of spacing the slabs 15 is followed except at the corners where but a single slab 18 need be utilized.

The slabs are positioned in the space between the elements and a metal band or a wire 19 is drawn about the pins or projections 13, after the manner shown in Figure 1, to form a ring or encircling band for the transverse slabs 15. Inthe case of a wire, it will only be necessary to use asingle strand and wind it about the 1 pins; 1.3. However, separate strands may be used'to "engage each transverse slab 15, and if desired, all of the transverseslabs may be joined by a single strand of wire which will rnn from one end of the structureto the other. The slabs 15 are preferablyof a width just sufficient tofit wlthin the spaceb'etweenthe elements, and the binding means 19 will serve not only to support the slabs 15 in position, but also as a binding means for thetwo elements, acting to maintainthem in proper position and, rip against theside' edges of the transversev slabs 15. a a

I Thespace defined rb l the itransverse slabs and the two elements ormsfa pouring space into Which, when the wall-has reached a; sulficient height, is poured concrete or cement;

"cementwill to bind or unite all'of the slabs together. a "In this manner the'c'olumns are disposed at the'joints between the slabs to act as. an additionalreinforcement for the plaster as well as the wire or'metal, strand or band when a-continuous piece of material is employed, and'the'two elements arefirmly "united to the pairs oi transverse slabs; Thus 7 a complete supporting structure in the form of the columns, which will be indicated at 20,

is provided at the same time acting to bind the slabs of each element, andto bind the spirit oft'his invention,

elements to'the transverse slabs.

In addition, it will be noted that a construction much more satisfactory than the usual hollow tile expedient is provided, since by the present invention a very adequate support is given, and at the same time lightness isaffo'rded; p r In Figure 3 I have shown the-use of single pins, as distinguished from pairs ofprojec I tions13, with a single metal band or wire slabs'of the courses, butlilrewise extending about each over the pins 13.

In Figure 4 I have shown the strands '19 as'extending through openings in the slabs 125 and about the transverse slabs 15. In this embodiment, wire may be'utilizedand joined at the ends as shown or a metal-band may be employed. In this connection it will be understood that if found desirable, the wire or transverse slab l5 and bands may be removed,

- While Ihave illustrated the use of metal bands oriwires encircling each transverse slab and united to pinscarried by the slabs of the elements, or, as in Figure 4, the wires extending transversely through the slabs of the elements, it will be understood that I may recess the interior walls of theslabs of the elements I 'andloosely. position a bandofm'etal in such "50 recesses to enclose the transverse slabs,

7 It will, moreover, be understood that'all of the'slab work may be ready'cutand shipped in'that storm to the building-operation and that the pins'and recesses not only align the fix the position of the transverse-slabs. I a w The construction-has been foundeffective and permits the erection of buildings at relatively small cost,; since a fvariety; of cheap material can bezemployed-vand assembled without the necessity of skilled labors In assembling a cornergwhere the slabs extend at right. anglesto' each other, one of the exterior coursesofslabs may be disposed so 5 as to form a complement to the ad acent trans:

verse slab and provide the pouring space.

each case, "however, the pins and binding bands will be arranged about the several slabs in the manner shown in Figure 1,. so as to effectively hold the several memberstogether as well as provide for aligning of the upper and lower courses.

In this connection, it should also be stated that the transverse slabs are provided with pins and recesses after the manner of the slabs of the other courses 'for example as shown in Figure 1 and for a similar purpose.

In the claims appended hereto, it willbe understood that. their scope is intended to cover alterations and modifications which may be made without departing from the Iclaim: I

1. In a building, the combination of two spaced structural elements formed. of courses of slabs, projections on the slabsengaging in recesses of adjacent slabs, pairs of slabsdisposed transversely in the space between the elements and on opposite sides of the meeting edgesof theslabs of'each' element, said transverse slabs formingvwith the elements a; pouring space, and a cementitious medium disposed in said pouring. space forming a supporting column-and binding all of the slabs and elements together.

2. In a building, the combination of two spaced structural! elements formed of courses of slabs, projections onthe slabs adjacent and intermediate their ends, engaging in recesses of-adjacent slabs, pairs of; slabs disposed transversely in the space between the elements and on opposite sides of the meeting edges of the slabs of each. course, said slabs forming a pouring space,andr a cementitious medium disposed in said pouring space forming a supporting: column and binding alllof the'slab's and elements together.

' 3. In a building, the combinationof'two spaced structural elements formed of courses of slabs, pairs of slabs disposed transversely in the space betweenthe' elements, means carried by thejelements for-supporting said transverse slabs, said transverseslabs forming with the elements a pouring space, and a cementitious medium disposed in said pouring-space forming a supporting column and binding all or the slabs and elements together. 7 q 1 f 4. In a building, the combination of two spacedstructural elements formed of courses of slabs, pairs of slabs disposed transversely for supporting said transverse slabs, said transverse slabs and said elements forming a pouringjspace, and a cementitiousmedium disposed-in said pouring space forming a supporting column and, binding all of the slabs'and elements together.

5. In a building, the combination of two spaced structural elements formed of courses of slabs, projections on the slabs engaging in recesses of adjacent slabs, pairs of slabs disposed transversely in-thespace between p the elements, means engagingsald projecti'ons and'adapted to support said transverse slabs, said transverse slabs and elements forming afpouring space, and a cementitious medium disposed in said pouring space forming a'supporting column and binding all of the slabs and 'elements'together. a

6. In a building,the combination of two spaced structural elements formed of courses of slabs, proj cations on the slabs engaging in recesses of adjacent slabs, said projections and recesses being formed in opposite side edges of each slab and adjacent and intermediate the ends thereof, pairs of slabsdisposed transversely in the space between the elements, and forming therewith a pouring space, a metallic strand engaging about said projections and transverse slabs for'supporting the slabs in position, and binding the slabs of the elements to said transverse slabs, I

said transverse slabs being disposed uponopposite sides of the meeting edges of the slabs ofeach course, andacementitious medium disposed in said pouring spaceforming a supporting column and binding allof the slabs and elements together. 7 a

7 In a building, thecombinatio-n of two a spaced structural elements formed of courses of slabs, each having spaced recesses formed.

in the edges ofthe' slabs adjacent and intermediate the 7 ends thereof, pairs of spaced slabs disposed. transversely in the space between the elements and tormingtherebetween a pouring space, pins engaging in the recesses ofthe slabs of the courses, and metallic strands engagingjabout said pins and'said transverse slabs for holding the transverse f slabs in place, said transverseslabs being disposed upon opposite sides of the meeting edges of the slabs ofeachcourse, and a cementitious material disposed in said pouring spaceforming a supporting column and binding all the slabs, and elements together.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set PERCY THREADGILL.

w my hand. 

